Deportivo Pasto vs Envigado FC Prediction: Pasto Favorites for Winning at Home

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 20, Deportivo Pasto will be up against Envigado at the Estadio Departamental Libertad in Pasto. According to the table standings of today, Pasto stands 9th with 7 wins and 26 points, whereas Envigado FC stands 15th with 4 wins and 20 points from 19 matches played. Pasto will be looking to secure a win in the last Apertura matchday and illuminate its chance of finishing in the top eight standings. The two sides last played in July 2022, and Pasto won (4-0). In the last four matches played between the two, both teams have managed to win two matches each. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pasto is coming off a defeat against Independiente Medellin (1-0), in which Pasto’s attack failed to score an equalizer. Pasto earned possession of just 30% and had only 1 shot on target, compared to Medellin’s 7 shots. The upcoming matchup will be an important outing for them, as Pasto will have to win and hope Medellin or Santa Fe to win in their last matchday. With spots in the semi-finals on the line, Pasto is likely to orchestrate a better performance at home. Pasto will be confident playing at home, as it has managed to stay unbeaten in the last three consecutive home matches (2 draws and a win). Pasto has scored 6 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Hence, I am backing Pasto to at least score a goal or two. 

Diego Martínez; Juan Garavito, Cristian Tovar, Jesús Figueroa, Christian Mafla; Juan Roa, Johan Caicedo, Adrián Estacio, Camilo Ayala, Edwar López; Joffre Escobar.

With three defeats and two draws in the last five matches played, Envigado is struggling to regain consistency and winning momentum. Envigado will be playing for pride, as it isn’t probable to play in the next knockout stage. In the last outing against Rionegro Aguilas (1-2), Jhon Banguera scored the only goal with an assist made by William Hurtado. If Envigado manages to secure a draw, Pasto’s qualification scenario will fade away. In the last five matches played, Envigado has scored only 2 goals, averaging 0.40 goals per game. 

Joan Parra; Gendry Cuervo, Santiago Noreña, Jhon Banguera, Yeferson Rodallega; Felipe Jaramillo, Yilson Mosquera, Rubio España, Daniel Arcila, Jesús Vargas; Luis Diaz.

With the chances of playing the next stage in line, Pasto will be looking to finish the Apertura league matches on a high against Envigado. In the 9 home matches played this season, Pasto has scored 11 and conceded 7 goals. On the other hand, Envigado has scored only 4 and conceded 9 in the last 9 away fixtures. With Pasto playing at home, I am predicting the home side to score at least 2 goals. Envigado Is likely to struggle and the match total to be under 2.5 goals, and the final scoreline to be 2-0. 

• Correct Score 2-0 for 5.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.43